Just Once

by Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram
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Lyrics

I did my (Fmaj7)best,

but I (Em7)guess my best was n’t good e nough ’cause (Dm7)here we are, back (G)where we were be fore.

Seems (Dm7)noth ing ev er chang es,

we’re (Am)back to be ing stran go gers, and it (Dm7)won d’ring if we ought to stay or (F)head on out the door.

Just (G)once

can’t we (Gm7)fig ure out what we keep do in’ (Fmaj7)wrong?

(Dm7)Why we nev er last for ver y long?

(Am)What are we do in’ wrong?

Just (G)once

can’t we (Gm7)find a way to fi n’lly make it (Fmaj7)right?

To (Dm7)make the mag ic last for more than (Em7)just one night?

If (Dm7)we could just get to it,

I (F)know we could break through it.

I gave my (Fmaj7)all,

but I (Em7)think my all may have been too much ’cause (Dm7)Lord knows we’re not (G)get ting an y where.

It (Dm7)seems we’re al ways blow in’

what (Am)ev er we’ve got stran go in’, and it (Dm7)seems at times with all we’ve got we (F)have n’t got a prayer.

Just (G)once

can’t we (Gm7)fig ure out what we keep do in’ (Fmaj7)wrong?

(Dm7)Why the good times nev er last for long?

(Am)Where are we go in’ wrong?

Just (G)once

can’t we (Gm7)find a way to fi n’lly make it (Fmaj7)right?

To (Dm7)make the mag ic last for more than (Em7)just one night?

I (Dm7)know we could break through it

if (F)know we could break through it.

(F)we could just get to it.

Just (Ab)once

I want to (Fm7)un der stand

(Bbm7)why it al ways (Db)comes back to good (Ab)bye.

(B)Why

can’t we get our (G#m7)selves in hand

(C#m7)and ad mit to (B)one an oth er (E)we’re no good with out each oth er,

take the best and make it bet ter,

(Em7)find a way to stay to geth (A)er?

Just (A)once

can’t we (Am7)find a way to fi n’lly make it (Gmaj7)right?

Oh,

(D)to (Em7)make the mag ic last for more than (F#m7)just one night?

I (Em7)know we could break through it

if (G)we could just get to it just (D)once.

Whoa,

we can (Gm)get to it

just (D)once.

Just Once — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Just Once" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 52 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Just Once

Can I play "Just Once" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Just Once" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Just Once" by Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram played in?
Just Once is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just Once"?
The arrangement plays at 52 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just Once" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Just Once"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just Once"?
"Just Once" was originally performed by Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Just Once"?
This arrangement uses 33 chords: A, Ab, Am, Am7, Am9, B, Bbm7, Bm, +25 more.
Can a complete beginner play "Just Once"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Just Once" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Just Once"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Just Once" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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